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Sephora Fights Back Against Allegations of Discrimination Related to its Loyalty Program
Sephora, a popular beauty products chain, has recently faced numerous arbitration claims alleging discrimination related to its loyalty program…
IR Insights Podcast: Workplace mediations masterclass
One of the most effective ways of resolving disputes in the workplace involves mediations, yet most are ineffective and poorly executed. Find out why…
Devas v. Antrix: Ninth Circuit Rejects Forum Non Conveniens and Applies Fuld v. PLO Reasonableness Factors in $1.3B Arbitral Award Enforcement
Aug 18 2026 On August 12, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the enforcement of a $1.3 billion arbitral award against…
The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: An Update for International Dispute Resolution
Effective 1 June 2026, the International Chamber of Commerce has published an update to its Arbitration Rules On 1 June 2026 the ICC published its…
Arbitration law reform: government draft makes targeted adjustments
The modernisation of German arbitration law has been on the federal Government’s agenda since the previous parliamentary term (we reported on this…
Hybrid arbitration clauses - the good, the bad and the pathological
Party autonomy has long been the overriding gestalt of arbitration. Providing they are lawful, parties to an arbitration agreement are free to agree…
Third-Party Funding in Nigerian Arbitration: Need for a Comprehensive Regulatory Framework
Third-party funding (TPF) has become one of the most transformative developments in modern arbitration practice, reshaping how parties finance…
Zeph v Australia: Swiss Court Confirms Limits on Treaty Protection After Corporate Restructuring
The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has upheld an Arbitral Tribunal's dismissal of an A$300 billion claim brought by Zeph Investments Pte Ltd (Zeph), a…
South Korea: Foreign Provisional Attachments Stop at the Border
Korea’s Supreme Court holds foreign provisional attachments have no effect in Korea — creditors must secure Korean assets through Korean courts. In…
What Employers Should Know About Changes to Employment Arbitration Agreements in California in 2027
An arbitration agreement is a powerful tool utilized by employers to resolve disputes outside of court to minimize exposure and legal fees. It has…
Schiedsrechtsreform: Der Regierungsentwurf justiert nach
Bereits seit der vergangenen Legislaturperiode steht die Modernisierung des deutschen Schiedsrechts auf dem Programm der Bundesregierung (wir haben…
New 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules: A Stronger Focus on Efficiency, Flexibility and Early Case Management
The 2026 ICC Arbitration Rules introduce significant reforms aimed at improving efficiency, flexibility and early case management. Key changes…
Class Action Litigation Newsletter | Summer 2026
Highlights from this issue include: Second Circuit affirms summary judgment for payment card network defendants, holding retailer plaintiffs were…
English court confirms "seriously arguable" is not enough to restrain a call on an on-demand performance bond
In TTSJV v BapCo, the Technology and Construction Court ("TCC") refused to grant an urgent injunction that would have restrained a US$484 million…
中国：商事調停（商事調解）制度が本格始動― 中国現地法人の紛争解決戦略に影響も
2025 年 12 月、中国国務院は、商事分野における調停（Mediation）制度を初めて全国統一で法制化する《商事調解条例》（以下「条例」といいます。）…
Heat Index Rising: How Communication Shapes Conflict
We approach conflict from different professional perspectives. One of us serves as a mediator, helping parties navigate difficult conversations and…
A Preliminary Study of Dispute Resolution Practice under China’s Anti-Sanctions Legal Framework
I. Introduction The global economic and trade landscape is undergoing profound change. As geopolitical tensions intensify, sanctions and related…
‘Final and Binding’: Ontario court upholds arbitral award despite finding error of law
In its recent decision in Tedescon Infrastructure Ltd. v. The County of Simcoe (Tedescon), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice upheld an…
The New ACAS Code: Opportunities for Employers in the age of AI-Generated Grievances
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (“ACAS”) has recently commenced consultation on an updated draft Code of Practice on Disciplinary…
Court grants final charging order in support of enforcement of arbitration awards
In a previous decision arising out of the Claimant’s attempts to enforce LCIA arbitration awards, the Court had to decide who was a…
China’s Revised Arbitration Law: International Arbitration Implications as Canada-China Relations Thaw
Earlier this year, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos was a pivotal moment for Canada’s…
SIAC Issues Guidance Notes, Practice Note to Improve Efficiency of Arbitration
On 20 July 2026, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (“SIAC“) released two Guidance Notes and a Practice Note (collectively, “Notes“)…
TOLATA FAQs: common questions about property rights for cohabiting couples
This is the third article in our series exploring property disputes involving cohabiting couples and TOLATA claims. In our first article…
No award, no challenge: Court declines to intervene in Tribunal’s interim relief decision
S.68 of the Arbitration Act 1996 (1996 Act) gives a party to arbitral proceedings a limited mechanism for challenging arbitration awards…
Hon. Luis A. Lavin (Ret.) Appointed to Los Angeles County Bar Association State Appellate Judicial Evaluation Committee
JAMS, the premier provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services worldwide, is pleased to announce that Hon. Luis A. Lavin…
Restructurings Frustrating Creditors And The Enforcement Of Arbitral Awards: The English Court's Decision In State Oil Company Of Azerbaijan v Mansimov Abstract
The English High Court has handed down an important judgment in State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan v Mansimov.[1] In the context of an…
Business Mediation: An Overview and Practical Tips
Business mediation is a confidential, voluntary process in which a neutral third party helps companies negotiate a resolution to a commercial dispute…
SCC Spotlight Talk: Inbavijayan Veeraraghavan on India-Europe Dispute Resolution: Landscape, Challenges, and Opportunities
In this SCC Spotlight Talk, Inbavijayan Veeraraghavan, international arbitrator and Managing Partner of KoVe Global LLP, discusses the evolving…
Early Dismissal in Arbitration: A Powerful Tool
Arbitration may sometimes be associated with lengthy proceedings, protracted document production, and costly hearings. Where some or all claims at…
Hon. Richard S. Whitney (Ret.) Joins JAMS in San Diego
Seasoned jurist and renowned business, environmental, life sciences and catastrophic injury civil litigation professional joins as an arbitrator…